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  1. Walkers on the 50 walking route in Telford surrounded by bluebells
    A week-long celebration of walking, wellbeing and the great outdoors.
    1. 25 May 202631 May 2026
  2. A festival-style evening with live music, food and after-dark animal encounters.
    1. Enjoy a seasonal garden tour with Head Gardener Anna Krapivina, followed by lunch.
      1. 24 Jun 2026
      2. 16 Sep 2026
      3. 11 Nov 2026
    2. World-class model air show with aerial pyrotechnics at Weston Park.
      1. 19 Jun 202621 Jun 2026
    3. A Krazy soapbox derby is heading to Telford Town Park
      1. 12 Jul 2026
    4. Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena
      Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday
      1. 28 Aug 202630 Aug 2026

    Things To Do Highlights

    ODEON Luxe Telford

    ODEON Telford offers film magic, luxury seating and cinema favourites.

    Exterior of Southwater Library illuminated in with purple lights

    Southwater Library is on the first floor in Southwater One, an iconic gold building located in the…

    Wellington Orbit

    Wellington Orbit is a 63 seat cinema and café in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable…

    Off exploring Ropewalk

    Severn Gorge Countryside Trust is an independent Charitable Trust and Limited Company. The Trust…

    Airea51 main arena

    AIREA51 is an indoor family adventure park in Telford.

    Spa Treatments

    The Spa is a great space to unwind and recharge Put your feet up and pamper yourself. Our…

    Nettie of the Gorge Floral Workshops

    Beautiful and natural flowers with a touch of the wild. Promotes sustainability and supports local…

    Basket Making at Vine Willow Wood

    Daisy Askins offers workshops in willow weaving and basketmaking in the Ironbridge Gorge.

    Wroxeter Roman Cityu

    Discover urban-living 2,000 years ago at Viriconium (Wroxeter) - once the fourth largest city in…

    Royal Air Force Museum Midlands

    Take off to the Royal Air Force Museum Midlands and enjoy a great day out for all the family.…

    Families leaving Jackfield Tile Museum, a historical red brick building.

    Jackfield Tile Museum is one of ten museums in Ironbridge Valley of Invention telling the story of…

    Lilleshall Hall Gardens

    Nestled in the Shropshire countryside, Lilleshall Hall is set in spectacular and secluded…

    Young girl enjoying using the high ropes course.

    Take on the challenge of 36 different obstacles set over 2 levels, test your nerves on the lower…

    Alpaca Meet & Greet

    The most intimate way to meet alpacas.

    Blists Hill Victorian Town

    Step back in time and experience the sights, sounds and smells of Victorian life at Blists Hill…

    Lady at a bowling alley

    Tenpin Telford is the home of indoor entertainment for a laughter-filled time with family and…

    XscapeNow

    Telford’s award winning escape room. Six different themed escape rooms

    Meet the Mini Moos

    Meet, feed and pet Europe's smallest and cutest cows!

    Wellington Orbit

    Wellington Orbit is a 63 seat cinema and café in the heart of Wellington, Shropshire. Affordable…

    Footpath through woodland

    Walking is a fantastic way to explore the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site whether you’re a…

    Lucy Young Ceramics, Maws Craft Centre, Ironbridge

    Discover the joy of pottery at Lucy Young Ceramics, based at the historic Maws Craft Centre in…

    Telford Town Park

    Telford Town Park is a multi award-winning park located in the heart of Telford and close to…

    Telford Ice Rink - skaters on the ice

    Telford Ice Rink is located in the heart of bustling Southwater. A great day out for all ages with…

    What's On Highlights

    Marvellous Mammals: Family Friendly Walk

    Explore woodland wildlife with a guided family walk at Jiggers Bank and Loamhole Dingle.

    Openings

    Season

    27th May 2026
    Lunch with Weston's Head Gardener

    Enjoy a seasonal garden tour with Head Gardener Anna Krapivina, followed by lunch.

    Openings

    Season

    24th June 2026

    Season

    16th September 2026

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    11th November 2026
    Ironbridge Heritage Celebration Walk

    Follow the Iron Trail on a guided walk celebrating 40 years of the World Heritage Site.

    Openings

    Season

    29th May 2026
    May Half Term Adventures at Weston Park

    Outdoor adventures, steam trains and trails at Weston Park.

    Openings

    Season

    21st May 2026-31st May 2026
    Princess Brunch at Hickory's Smokehouse

    A magical Princess Brunch with live characters, family dining and movie fun at Hickory’s.

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    Digbeth Dining Club

    A day of incredible street food, great music, and unbeatable vibes.

    Openings

    12 - 6pm

    11th July 2026-12th July 2026
    Willow Bird Feeder Workshop

    A beginner-friendly willow weaving workshop to make a fat ball bird feeder.

    Openings

    Season

    24th May 2026
    Reindeer sculpture workshop

    Create a festive willow reindeer in this beginner-friendly weaving workshop.

    Openings

    Season

    6th December 2026
    Spirit, Spice + Chocolate Festival

    Something deliciously different is coming to Weston Park later this year

    Openings

    10am - 8pm

    5th September 2026
    Willow garden decorations workshop

    A beginner-friendly willow weaving workshop to make a dragonfly and bird feeder.

    Openings

    Season

    14th June 2026
    Willow Bread Basket Workshop

    A beginner-friendly basketmaking course using traditional willow weaving techniques.

    Openings

    Season

    12th July 2026
    Berry Basket Workshop

    A beginner’s basketmaking course creating a small round willow basket.

    Openings

    Season

    1st November 2026
    Eyton

    Wellington Walking Festival is back this year with another varied programme of walks to suit all…

    Openings

    Season

    8th September 2026-14th September 2026
    Meerkat Mayhem at Exotic Zoo

    Meerkat Mayhem with special talks and feeding sessions.

    Openings

    11am - 4pm

    23rd May 2026-31st May 2026
    Hot air balloons in Telford Town Park arena

    Telford's annual Balloon Fiesta returns to Telford Town Park this August Bank Holiday

    Openings

    Season

    28th August 2026-30th August 2026
    Ironbridge WWII Weekend

    WWII re-enactment event in The Ironbridge Gorge

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    23rd May 2026-24th May 2026
    Who can see beyond the hate and dare to follow their heart?

    Part of the Telford Theatre on Tour summer programme.

    Openings

    Season

    21st June 2026
    An illustration of a woolly mammoth with Nigel's headshot inserted

    Experience Prehistoric Park with Nigel Marven LIVE at Hoo Zoo and Dinosaur World, where the…

    Openings

    10am - 5pm

    29th August 2026-30th August 2026
    Parklands Festival

    Three days of electronic music at Telford Town Park QEII Arena

    Openings

    Season

    19th June 2026-21st June 2026
    International Lynx Day

    A special opportunity to get closer to these elusive cats.

    Openings

    Season

    13th June 2026
    Hickory's Smokehouse Quiz Night

    Monthly quiz night at Hickory’s Telford with great food, friendly rivalry and a £50 prize.

    Openings

    First Monday of every month

    4th May 2027
    Jeeves and Wooster in 'Stiff Upper Lip, Jeeves'

    A classic comedy adventure, part of Telford Theatre on Tour.

    Openings

    Season

    22nd July 2026
    Exotic Zoo Fossil Festival

    Discover fossils, talks and hands‑on activities at Telford Fossil Festival.

    Openings

    11am - 4pm

    6th June 2026
    Spring Exhibition

    Spring Exhibition 2026 showcasing contemporary painting, printmaking and mixed media.

    Openings

    Season

    3rd March 2026-31st May 2026

    Where to Stay Highlights

    voco Telford Ironbridge

    Contemporary Telford hotel with leisure facilities, dining and easy access to local landmarks.

    Temple of Diana

    A stay on the estate gives guests the chance to truly enjoy the beauty and tranquillity of the…

    Sambrook Manor Holiday Cottages

    Set in a picturesque small village on the Shropshire/Staffordshire border Sambrook Manor holiday…

    The International Hotel

    Our hotel has 101 bedrooms, a mixture of double and twin occupancy. Continental breakfast is…

    1 Park Grange Holidays Static Caravans

    STATIC HOLIDAY CARAVANS CARAVAN CLUB TOURING SITE [CL] We are a small family run Park set in the…

    Master Suite

    Spa and golf retreat overlooking the Ironbridge Gorge in Telford. Our Telford Hotel & Golf Resort,…

    Ironbridge Holidays

    Welcome to Ironbridge Holidays, a premier collection of self catering  accommodation in the famous…

    The outside of The Summer House

    The Summer Houses is a unique and romantic Grade II listed tower and the perfect choice for a…

    The White Hart

    Sitting on the Banks of the River Severn in the heart of the World Heritage Site of Ironbridge…

    Moreton Hall Farm Self Catering Cottages

    Moreton Hall Farm is an equisite 19th century working farm with self catering cottages, in Newport,…

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House

    Coalbrookdale Villa Guest House is set in the quiet village of Coalbrookdale, just a mile from the…

    The Barn Lees Farm - The Annex

    Welcome to The Barn at Lees Farm located in the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage Site…

    The Hundred House Hotel

    Award winning Restaurant & Gardens with 10 individually styled en suite rooms. Always a friendly…

    Badgers Wood

    Stay at Badgers Wood – Your Woodland Retreat Beside Hoo Zoo Nestled within a peaceful private…

    Bedroom at Ironbridge View Townhouse

    Spectacular Views of the World's First Iron Bridge - Stay in an Award winning Holiday Home in…

    Chauffeurs Loft

    Relaxing retreat with valley views in historic Coalbrookdale.

    Ramada Hotel Telford

    Set in the heart of Telford with its beautiful on site gardens, the Ramada Telford Ironbridge has…

    YHA Coalbrookdale

    YHA Ironbridge Coalbrookdale is located within the Ironbridge Gorge World Heritage Site, home to 10…

    The Swan Taphouse

    Where authentic American Pit BBQ & English Classics come together with one big bite. Enjoyed with a…

    Coalport Station Holidays

    Coalport Station Holidays offers exceptional self-catering accommodation in two railway carriages…

    Ironbridge Tiny Hideaway

    Romantic hillside hideaway with views of Ironbridge and easy access to the Wharfage.

    The Water Rat Riverside Pub & Rooms

    There are 6 beautifully appointed en-suite bedrooms in the connected Georgian House, with the large…

    News and blog

    Inspiration

    1. New voco hotel opens in Telford

      The Southwater Event Group, (SEG) today announces that the Holiday Inn Telford-Ironbridge has officially rebranded to voco Telford Ironbridge.

      14 May 2026
    2. National Trust to reopen Ironbridge Gorge sites in phases from spring 2026

      The National Trust has confirmed further details on the phased reopening of Ironbridge Gorge sites, with several key attractions set to welcome visitors from May.

      29 Apr 2026
    3. XscapeNow launches new 'Sultan's Secret' attraction

      A six-figure immersive experience, a 90-minute adventure with live actors, and a UK-first finale set to put Telford firmly on the map.

      20 Apr 2026
    4. RAF Museum Midlands joint top of Which's best UK museums list

      The RAF Museum Midlands is proud to announce it has been awarded Which? Recommended Provider status in the prestigious ‘Best Museums and Galleries in the UK’ category.

      14 Apr 2026
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